Bobcats and Bulldogs Resume Cage Activities Tonight
Ohio Universitys Bobcats and Athens High Schools Bulldogs resume basketball after a holiday break. Bulldogs travel to McArthur to face the Little Generals while Ohio U seeks a first win in three starts on a road swing that includes Tennessee in Buffalo and Cha nnon College in Erie. The Bobcats depart for Buffalo with nine players and will return to Athens Tuesday evening. Coachs sons and staff follow, as both programs navigate staffing absences for the Rose Bowl period.
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Ohio University
Bobcats
Athens High School
Bulldogs
McArthur
Little Generals
Builjogs
Havng
Lancaster St. Marys
Ohio U
University of Tennessee
Bufalo
3Zannon College
Erie
Columbus
Buffalo
Athens
Mark Wylie
Ralph Sayre
John Walderan
Bob Brandie
Jim Macksy
Walt Maroney
Harry Lamb
Ed Turner
Bill Wright
Tennessee
Bobcat
Bill Trautwein
Great Lakes
Bill
John Mauer
Pasadena
Vol
Masonic Turkey Dinner Served by C E S Members
Eighty five members of the Masonic Chapter attended the annual turkey dinner Wednesday night in the Masonic Hall. The C E S served the meal and later degree work was exemplified by High Priest Maurice Bane and officers.
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Gallipolis
Masonic Chapter
Masonic Hall
Maurice Banend
Hollis Houston Killed in Action on German Front
Hollis D. Houston, missing in action three weeks, was killed November 17 in Germany per War Department notice received by his parents Mr and Mrs W L Houston of Gallipolis nearby Proctorville Ohio. He served since July 1943 overseas since July this year and lived with parents in Lawrence County. Firefighters extinguished a blaze at Rio Grande home of John Rees caused by a defective flue with $150 damage.
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Rio Grande Gallipolis
John Rees
Rio Grande
Steve Jenkins
Gallipolis
Hollis D. Houston
Germany
War Department
W. L. Houston
Houston
Lawrence County
Proctorville
Gallia County
Gallipolii
Fourth Avenue
Esiell Dewey Houston
Coast Artillery
Huwaii
Tom Mills
Lowell Fisher
Donald Houston
L. A. Johnson
Dustin Houston
Huntington
Doran
Springfield
Gallipolis Social Notes: Virginia Buzard Marries Daniel Davies
Miss Virginia Kathleen Buzard of Youngstown wed Lieutenant Daniel Paul Davies USNR in a December ceremony at the Little Chapel of Friendly Bells in Youngstown. The couple met at Ohio University and plan a postgrad year at Annapolis before returning to Gallipolis. The service included family as bridal party and an allusive reception at the Buzard home.
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Gallipolis
Afernoon
Virginia Kathleen Buzard
Clyde A. Buzard
Youngstown
Daniel Paul Davies
Usnr
Lehr Davies
Russell J. Humbert
Friendly Bells
Buzard
James W. Bartholomew
Los Angeles
Richard J. Gibbs
Belpre
Richard &. Lee
Louisville
Lieutenant Davies
John C. Wester
Cincinnnati
Chester Clarke
Elmer Faulkner
Rockford
Ill
Anna Mary Davies
Dr John Schwarz to Retire in January
Gallipolis Ohio Dr John G Schwarz superintendent of the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics will retire in January 1945. He has served twenty nine years on the medical staff and since last year following the death of Dr G G Kincon. State Welfare Director Herbert R Mooney announced the retirement. He will be succeeded as superintendent by Dr George H Roberts an assistant physician on the hospital staff since April 1939.
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Gallipolis
John G.schwarz
Ohio Hospital
G. G. Kincon
Herbert R. Mooney
George H. Roberts
Receive Souvenirs From Sea in Belgium
Mr and Mrs Ira Deckard receive war souvenirs sent by their son Pie Marvin E Deckard from Belgium items include a canteen medicine pouch belt knife two scissors wine glass combination fork and spoon and a deck of playing cards Deckard serves in the medical corps and has been in France since the invasion.
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Gallipolis
Ira Deckard
Pie
Marvin E. Deckard
Belgium
Deckard
Medical Corps
France
Services in Churches of City Announced
Gallipolis Rev J Edward Hakes of First Baptist Church announces Sunday morning sermon Victory in 1945 and evening talk For the New Year A New Leaf or a New Life with special music both services Rev Theodore Valenti of First Presbyterian Church will return to the pulpit Sunday morning after a week’s leave in New York City with his parents.
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Gallipolis
J. Edward Hakes
First Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church
Theodore Valenti
New York City
To Study Bills Larger Call To Be Made For Soldiers
Point Pleasant reports that the draft board will issue the largest call for soldiers in months as several proposals surface ahead of the legislature's January 10 session. Delegates Iann Bessie Meadows of the south of George A. Rairden, Leon, and others discuss pending measures, with Mason represented in the Senate by Raymond F. Musgrave as he starts his first term. Rairden begins his ninth term January 11.
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Point Pleasant
Wallis Point Pleasant
Iann Bessie Meadows
George A. Rairden
Leon
M.D. Shiffelly
Mason
Senate
Raymond F. Musgrave
Rairden
Tech, Tulsa redefine odds for Orange Bowl clash
Miami AP report shows Georgia Tech coach W A Alexander praising rival Henry Frnka while Tulsa coach calls Alexander one of America's greatest. both sides prepare in Miami for New Year’s Day game with plans to counter passing attacks and sharpen aerials.
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Miami
Fla
W. A
Bill) Alexander
Georgia Tech
Henry Frnka
America
Tulsa
Frnka
Bill ‘Alexander
Alexander
Tech
Hardy Stephens Battle Seen in Rose Bowl
PASADENA Calif AP the Rose Bowl game between Southern California and Tennessee narrows to a battle of individuals likely between Trojan captain Jim Hardy’s sharp passing and freshman Busker Stephens Vols tailback. Hardy set a USC record with 53 completions in 102 attempts for 684 yards and eight touchdowns while Stephens gained 631 yards on 101 rushes in eight games as Tennessee pressed toward the New Year showdown.
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Pasadena
Calif
California
Tennessee
Trojan
Jim Hardy
Busker Stephens
Vols
Trojans
Hardy
Jeff Cravath
USC
Stephens
Lookabaugh Ridicules Cotton Bowl Odds
Oklahoma A. and M. coach Jim Lookabaugh dismissed easy wins as Texas Christian’s Horned Frogs prepare for the Cotton Bowl. He praised T. C. U.’s balanced play and noted their strong defense while saying his undefeated Cowboys must focus on preparation.
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Lookabaugh
Dallas
Jim Lookabaugh
Texas Christian
Horned Frogs
Oklahoma Aggies
Cowboys
Frogs
Abaugh
Oklahoma A
Razzle-Dazzle Fray Seen in Sun Bowl
In El Paso the Sun Bowl features Southwestern of Texas against University of Mexico on New Year’s Day. The Pirates bring a six win five loss season and sharp passing with speedy backs while the Mexicans, champions of Mexico, show tricky plays and a lighter average of about 165 pounds under Bernard A Hoban.
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EL Paso
Tex
Southwest
University of Mexico
Southwestern of Texas
Southwestern Pirates
Pumas
Mexico
Bernard A. Hoban
Dartmouth
Pirates
Soldier Files Suit For Divorce in Mason Point Pleasant
Richard W. Evans sues Ivy H. Evans in circuit court for divorce. Married in Gallipolis in 1941 the couple lived in Point Pleasant until Evans went into military service in July 1944. He returned on furlough this month and found her with relatives in Putnam County and she said she is in love with another man and no longer wishes to live with him.
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Point Pleasant
Richard W. Evans
Ivy H. Evans
Gallipolis
Eivans
Putnam County
Victim of Accident Suffering Severe Burns in Bellemeade
Mrs. Rus sell Jones, living in Bellemeade, was severely burned Thursday morning when her clothing caught fire from an open grate. The incident occurred at her home and prompted medical attention.
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Point Pleasant
Russell Jones
Bellemeade
Swase resigns racing panel amid leadership doubt
Fullerton notes Swase quits New York racing commission as the only true racing man on the body. Phelan’s term as Athletic Commission chair nears end, opening top slots. New York racing drew over 29 million in 1944 with a salaryless panel. Ed McKeever, Notre Dame coach, joined Circus Saints and Sinners, hinting his new saintliness may be questionable.
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Hugh Fullerton, JR
New York
Herbert Bayard Swape
New York State Racing Commission
John J. Phelan
New York Athletic Compassion
Racing
Ed McKeever
Notre Dame
Saints and Sinners
Lhose Subway
Bucks Crush Spartans as Akron Earns Fifth Straight
Ohio State Buckeyes open defense of Western Conference title with a 67 to 31 rout of Michigan State in East Lansing. Akron University also remains unbeaten with its high scoring Zippers in action.
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Associated Press
Ohio State
Buckeyes
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Michigan State
East Lansing
Bucks
Spartans
Akron University
Zippers
Jack and Jill bowling league edges Westminster 81 to 71
The Jack and Jill Bowling League defeated Westminster College 81 to 71 before 4,000 hometown fans. The article lists players and scores from multiple teams and notes a cross club event at the Rue De L Elysee with boxing equipment and guest attendees.
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Westminster
Pa) College
Ohio State
Kentucky
Michigan State
M. Hall
Ohearris
State
Intermis
Gan
O Wagner
B. Hall
TOL
Sleepers
Watkins
Dunlevy
Marcinko
Paquette
Frische .S
Red Cross Columbia Club
Rue de L'Elysee
Paris
Cleto Locateni
Emslestind
R. Armbruster
Cunningham
R. Engleskind
J. Manning
McBride
E. Watkins
Point Pleasant
Gert Walker
Halliday
Thei Griffith
P. Wagner
Liter
Harry D. Roush
Galvin
OQ. P. Grasshoppers
M. Armbruster
M. Wagner
LaHugh
B. Fee
W. Manning
George van Nostrand
Sprenger
Robert J. Heslop
A. L. Rossiter
Detroit
Laula Lewis
Bess Gygax
Edith Mercer
Hallida
Coraopolis
Walter A. Windsor
Nelson A. Park
Roush
Milton L. Miller
Homer Martin
Athens City A Bucks and Zippers patrol court scene
Forward Don Grate led the Bucks with 20 points while Conter Bill Pfeiffer added 13 and freshman Bill Rapchak led Michigan State with seven. Akron traded the rangy Pennsylvanians 39 38 at halftime as Rupert Bennett fouled out for Westminster and Fritz Nagy scored 26 to push Akron’s season total to 134.
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Don Grate
Bucks
Conter
Bill Pfeiffer
Bill Rapchak
Michigan State
Akron
Pennsylvanians
Rupert Bennett
Westminsster
Zippers
Fritz Nagy
More Mason Soldiers Are Listed as War Casualties
Mrs Ivan Capehart of New Haven reported her son Sergeant Joseph H Capehart killed in action in Germany on December 7 after two prior wounds. He served with General Patton's Third Army. His brother Ray Capehart is in France. George N Capehart, former New Haven postmaster, is their grandfather. John W Stone of Leon route 1 is notified his son Private First Class John Thomas Stone is missing in action in France since November 29. Goldie Jones of Apple Grove also learns her son Private Robert Jones is missing in action in Belgium.
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Point Pleasant
Ivan Capehart
New Haven
War Department
Joseph H Capehart
Germany
Patton
Third Army
Ray Capehart
France
George N. Capehart
John W. Stone
Leon
John Thomas Stone
Goldie Jones
Apple Grove
Pvri Robert Jones
Belgium
James E. Johnson Dies at 62 in Henderson
James Emmett Johnson 62 died at his Henderson home after a heart illness. A former Marietta Manufacturing employee and retired farmer, he survived by his widow Minnie, a son Lole, daughters Helen Jones and Ruth Henry, and a deceased son Woodrow killed in a plane crash. Surviving siblings include Luther and Wesley Johnson, Laura Brain, and Edna Duncan. Funeral arrangements were incomplete.
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Point Pleasant
James Emmett Johnson
Henderson
Chapman Funeral Home
Johnson
Marietta Manufacturing Co
Edward
Mary Johnson
Minnie Johnson
Lole Johnson
Helen Jones
Ruth Henry
Woodrow Johnson
Pennsylvania
Mason County
Luther Johnson
Charleston
Wesley Johnson
South Side
Laura Brain
Arlee
Edna Duncan
Gallipolis Ferry
Many From Distance Attend Harden Rites
Funeral rites for Councilman Rody M. Harden drew a large circle of friends and relatives including out of town visitors. Among these were Mr and Mrs Ray Harden of Pittsburgh Mr and Mrs Eli Riser of Portsmouth Va Mr and Mrs Arnold Kidd of Ripley Frank Ketter of Cedar Grove Steve Mackley and children of Reed Hugh Childs of Dayton T V Boggess of Huntington Rev Carl Clendenin and Mrs C A Durfee of Columbus Cecil J Alfice of Williamson Mr and Mrs Walter Hyatt of Columbia Tenn Mr and Mrs Dick Bowen Mrs Gaylord Woomer and Vir ginia Coleman of Gallipolis.
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Point Pleasant
Rody M. Harden
Ray Harden
Pittsburgh
Eli Riser
Portsmouth
Arnold Kidd
Ripley
Frank Ketter
Cerar Grove
Steve Mackley
Reed
Hugh Childs
Dayton
T. V. Boggess
Huntington
Carl Clendenin
C. A. Durfee
Columbus
Cecil J. Alfice
Williamson
Walter Hyatt
Columbia, Tenn
Dick Bowen
Gaylord Woomer
Wdirs
Virginia Coleman
Gallipolis
Cadet Parsons to Play in Gauley Bridge Game
Cadet William E Parsons of Louisville will play basketball on the alumni team at Gauley Bridge High School Saturday night if travel allows. He is spending holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs C C Parsons of Mt Vernon Ave and plans to return to Louisville Jan 14. Mrs Parsons and son visited sister Mrs Norman E McCallum in Pomeroy. Mrs Elmer Davis was moved to Holzer Hospital for observation after influenza. her condition is critical.
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Ray Bailey
Barbara
McConnelsville
Columbus
Gillingham
Dayton
Alfred Arnold
Naval Base
Florida
South America
U. S. Navy
Carl Treleaven
Hazel Elliott
Detroit
Margaret Treleaven
Edith Treleaven
James Elliott
Peggy Rathburn
Cleveland
Charles A. Rathburn
Whelan Studios
Guy White
Elyria
A. P. Kerr
Christimas
Kerr
Rock Island
Ill
Mr.Kerr
The
Commercial and Savings Bank
Federal
Mabel Noel
Anne Thornton
Rosalie Kruskell
New York
Oberlin
Carolyn Wetherholt
Dwight Wetherholt
L. M. Brown
Fourth Avenue
E. C. Hamilton
Franklin
Lester Stormont
Lester C. Cooper
Carroll Swanson
Philadelphia
Middleport
C. F. Hawkins
Swanson
C. H. Swanson
Charles B. Swamison
Gloria
Galjuipoligy
Herbert King
Nsw
Rhode Island
King
Susan Alma
Garnett. Tillis
South Carolina
Donald Rairden
George A. Rairden
Leon
West Coast
Huntington
Nancy Rairden
Arnett Cassin
Theodore Cossin
Navy Signal Corps
Point Pleasant
William E Parsons
University of Louisville
Gauley Bridge High Schow
Hns
Vic
C. C. Parsons
Mt Vernon Ave
Parsons i
Wil
Louisville
Parsons
Norman E. McCallum
Pomeroy
Elmer Davis
Kanasha
Mervin Chapman
Holzer Hospital
Davis
West Virginia’s Walthall Presses Horvath In Shrine Scrimmage
West Virginia halfback Jim Walthall challenged All-American Les Horvath of Ohio State for the left half starting role as the East squad practiced for the Shrine All Star Classic. The West used a twin backfield with Bob Kennedy of March Field calling signals and Bob Waterfield of USC serving as the play’s brains.
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San Francisco
West Virginia
Jim Walthall
Les Horvath
Ohio State
Bob Kennedy
March Field
Bob Waterfield
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Yale
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Robert Cutting
New Orleans
C. W. Lusher
Beall
Gerald Gills
J. Everett Gills
Gallia Academy High School
James P. Cating
Sergeant Cating
Lower River Road
Sgt
Cecil Chevalier
Pacific
Cpl
Laurence Chevalier
John Schwarz
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Hardy-Stephens
Fullerton
Akron Cops
Wilbert Robinson
Baltimore
Robbie
Heywood Brown
Penn State
John Lawther
Jack and Jill Bowling League
Athens City
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Raymond Spear
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Mt. Vernon Ave
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Portand, O
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Hugh J. Barr
G. W. West
Teays
Main St
Marie Martin
Tampa
Tampa University
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Capital Point Pleasant
Frank A. Morrison
West Virginia Association of Assessors
Capitol
Roy's Auto— Ridenour Co
Smith
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WN. Thomas
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Westfal
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Blind
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Russell
Marshall
Hurley
Leonard Funeral Home
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Schorr
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Hood
Tie
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Bohn
Harbaug
Te Lebolde
Brandt
Roberts
Shine
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Liegd
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Columber
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Keytles Bros
Casto
Bolin
Rose
Krannitz
Sinclairize
Sinclair
GEO. L. Smith, Agent Cor. Carpenter and Grosvenor
Athens Sinclair Refining Co
Mickle
Tire and Access. CO
Athens, Ohio
James Johnson
Harden
Cadet Parsons
West Virginian Presses
Horvath
Kyle and
Clifford
Beaco
F. J
Beasley CO
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